Storm Éowyn sets wind speed records at four weather stations in Ireland
rte.ie — February 6, 2025, 09:01 AM UTC
Storm Éowyn set new wind speed records at four weather stations in Ireland last month. The highest gust recorded was 184 km/h at Ceann Mhása, Co Galway, with mean wind speeds reaching hurricane force at two stations. January 2025 was the warmest globally, but Ireland experienced temperatures 0.45°C below the 1991-2020 average. This discrepancy is attributed to local weather events, including Storm Éowyn and snowfall. Over the past 30 years, Ireland has warmed by 0.7°C and has become 7% wetter. Despite global warming trends, January temperatures in Ireland were below average, contrasting with most of Europe.